Yesterday Jack Conway released this statement in commemoration of Black History Month:
“The arrival of Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the many extraordinary contributions made toward the formation and success of our Commonwealth and our nation by great African-Americans.
“The willing spirit of African-Americans throughout this nation’s history [...]
Governor Steve Beshear, whose ties to the payday loan industry are no secret, released this statement late yesterday: “This legislation is the right move to protect families, especially in these difficult economic times. Many individuals and families use payday loans as a short-term fix for a long-term problem, and some [...]
Brooklyn Decker is the new Sports Illustrated (SI) Swimsuit Cover Girl. Congrats!
"I Hate Pink Floyd," and Other Fashion Mistakes of the 1960s, '70s, and Beyond 
FRANKFORT — Three Democratic state senators are pushing a proposal to give public schools the option of teaching the Bible as an elective social studies course.
The class would “teach students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry and narratives that are prerequisites to [...] 
(The main focus is on the NAZI prison camps and the bureaucratic system/process that made the prisoners officially non-existent under law. What does this say about the American military prison camp system around the world, and the prison-industrial system within the US?) 
FRANKFORT — A measure that would cap interest rates on all short-term loans at 36 percent may never get a hearing in the Democratic-controlled House, despite the backing of Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear.
Banking and Insurance Committee Chairman Jeff Greer said he has [...] Larry Dale Keeling will always be my favorite newspaper columnist. His latest on the Frankfort comings and goings is a testament to his hilarity. His detailed knowledge of the rift between Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear and the Democratic State House is front and center. It’s just a shame he [...]
Another batch of snow is hitting Kentucky tonight and will last until midday on Tuesday.Red State Ramblers: Groundhog from Kentuckians For The Commonwealth on Vimeo.
Performances for the evening were provided by The Wild Boogers, Rich and the Po Folks, Clack Mountain String Band, and the Red State Ramblers. Additionally, Kentucky [...]
Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered? Know someone who is? Then you should apply for this scholarship.
The Metro Louisville chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is offering a scholarship.
The award is intended to assist applicants with their post-secondary education. And all applicants [...]
You know, I’d occasionally like not to absolutely detest everything about Geoff Davis.
But he’s consistently spewing crap. Like this mess on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:
Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Kentucky, supports “Don’t ask, don’t tell,” saying it best supports the interest of national security and those serving in the military.
“At a [...]
Did former Governor and current Senator Julian Carroll (D) lose his cool on CNN at the Kentucky Capitol? Many in Frankfort believe he did, calling him an “embarrassment.” The Kentucky GOP posted the CNN video on its official Facebook page. Most commenters however discussed their views [...]
Haha, that Joe Gerth. He’s so funny (and admittedly one of our favorite political reporters).
But he should be flogged for giving Frankfort this hilarious idea:
But it might be a good thing they’re not busy passing legislation like the state Senate in Georgia. Politicians in the Peach State passed a [...]
FRANKFORT – Gov. Steve Beshear held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony Monday for a measure to authorize the sale of $4 million in bonds to build a hangar at Bluegrass Station in Fayette County.
The construction, which is to begin March 1 and expected to [...] 
On Saturday, 14 KFTC members came together to plan a meeting with Governor Beshear's top staff this Thursday as part of "I Love Mountains" day. They plan on talking to' [...]
